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www.macys.com/cometogether Is Your One-Stop Online Destination For Hosting And Planning A Delectable And Entertaining Dinner
NEW YORK – August 2009 – Master chefs and an entertaining empress come together to serve up dinner party themes, recipe ideas, product suggestions and the perfect accompanying playlists to help America host inspired dinners this fall. As people gather around the dinner table to help fight domestic hunger for Macy's "Come Together" campaign, Martha Stewart and Macy's Culinary Council, made up of 15 nationally recognized chefs - Govind Armstrong, Rick Bayless, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Todd English, Tyler Florence, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Andrea Robinson, Marcus Samuelsson, Nancy Silverton, Tim Scott, Ming Tsai and Takashi Yagihashi - will offer culinary advice and great menus to get the parties started. Available online at Macy's one-stop party destination, www.macys.com/cometogether, below is a brief taste of the content available to host charity parties nationwide.
Martha Stewart
Martha's Menu: Watercress-Cauliflower Soup, Sage and Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Braised Fennel and White Beans, and Pears with Maple Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Essential Products: Martha Stewart Collection 7.5" Walnut Acrylic Salt and Pepper Mill, Martha Stewart Collection "Maidenhair Fern" 4-Piece Place Setting, Martha Stewart Collection Stainless Steel Soft Grip Ladle
Macy's Culinary Council
ASIAN - JAPANESE Takashi Yagihashi
Chef's Menu: Spring Rolls, Bad Hair Day Shrimp and Sukiyaki Bowl, and Panna Cotta with Yuzu Gelee
Essential Products: Oster Stainless Steel Rice Cooker, Martha Stewart Collection Contoured Handle 20-Piece Cutlery Set, Lenox "Tuscany" Classics 4-piece Stemware Sets and Accessories
Chef's playlist: The Last Waltz, The Band; The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Earth, Wind & Fire; Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi, Jimi Hendrix; Pearl, Janis Joplin; Dixie Chicken, Little Feat.
ASIAN - CHINESE Ming Tsai
Chef's Menu: Asian Sloppy Joes, Pork and Shrimp Potstickers, Mom's 3-2-1 Shrimp, and Asian Banana Split
Essential Products: The Cellar Whiteware Serveware & Accessories, Cuisinart Duet Combination Food Processor/Blender, Martha Stewart Collection Classic Damask Table Linen
Chef's playlist: Oben, Hiroshima; Moondance, Van Morrison; The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, Traffic; Kaya, Bob Marley & The Wailers; On and On, Jack Johnson
MEXICAN Rick Bayless
Chef's Menu: Mango Guacamole, Grilled Shrimp with Mexican Chimichurri Sauce, Trio of Quesadilla: Mushroom, Chorizo and Chicken, and Chocolate Tres Leches Parfait
Essential Products: The Cellar Acacia Wood Chip & Dip, Zwilling J.A. Henckels TWIN® Pro "S" Series 9-Piece Cutlery Set, OXO "Good Grips" 6-piece Kitchen Essentials Set
Chef's playlist: La Sandunga, Lila Downs; Elefante, Elefants; Grupo Fantasma, Grupo Fantasma; Mana, MTV Unplugged; Latenight Betty, Pepe & The Bottle Blondes
BBQ Cat Cora
Chef's Menu: White Cheddar & Scallion Corn Bread, Slaw, Chimichurri Cued Chicken, Pit Beans, and Coconut Custard Pie
Essential Products: Calphalon Tri-Ply Saucepan, 1 Qt., Martha Stewart Collection Wooden Spoon, 12", Tools of the Trade Basics 4-Piece Mixing Bowl Set
Chef's playlist: The Breakthrough, Mary J. Blige; We Are in Love, Harry Connick Jr.; God Bless the Child – The Very Best of Billy Holiday, Billy Holiday; Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley and the Wailers; The Very Best of Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra
CAJUN Emeril Lagasse
Chef's Menu: Sazerac Cocktail, Cajun Maque Choux, Classic Chicken Jambalaya, and Bread Pudding Soufflé with Whiskey Sauce
Essential Products: KitchenAid 4.5-Qt. Classic Stand Mixer, Martha Stewart Collection Enameled Cast Iron Cookware, Martha Stewart Collection Soft Grip Lemon Zester
Chef's playlist: Maybe in a Dream, Jeremy Davenport
ITALIAN Todd English
Chef's Menu: Minestrone with Herbed Ricotta Crostini, Roasted Beet Salad, Pasta Bolognese, White Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding
Essential Products: Mikasa "Italian Countryside" Serveware Collection, Magic Bullet Blending System, Martha Stewart Collection 10" Soft Grip Mini Whisk
Chef's playlist: Romanza, Andrea Bocelli; The Best of the Three Tenors, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti; The Sopranos: Music from the HBO Original Series; Call Me Irresponsible, Michael Buble; The Best of Zucchero: Sugar Fornaciari's Greatest Hits, Zucchero
FALL HARVEST Nancy Silverton
Chef's Menu: Creamy Corn Soup with Bacon and Cheddar Crostini, Butternut Squash Soup with Sautéed Wild rice and Pancetta, Wilted Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Oil, Classic Grilled Cheese with marinated Onions and Wholegrain Mustard, Herb Salad, and Butterscotch Budino with Caramel Sauce
Essential Products: Wusthof Gourmet 14-Piece Cutlery Set, Bella Cucina Panini Maker, Martha Stewart Collection Measuring Spoons
Chef's playlist: Bossa Per Due, Nicola Conte; In a Space Outta Mind, Nightmares on Wax; III, Stanton Moore; Right Turn on Blue, The Jimmy McGriff and Han Crawford Quartet; The Virginian, Neko Case & Her Boyfriend
DRESSY COCKTAIL PARTY Govind Armstrong
Chef's Menu: Table 8 Sangria, White Bean Hummus, Grilled Endive/Serrano ham, Smashed Spuds/Sliced Beef, Fried Olives, Warm Boucheron with Avocado, and Chocolate Shortcake with Minted Strawberries
Essential Products: OXO "Good Grips" Slotted Spoon, Infinite Circulon 2 Qt. Straining Saucepan, Martha Stewart Collection 11" x 17" Jelly Roll Pan
Chef's playlist: The Mirror Conspiracy, Thievery Corporation; The Harder They Come, Jimmy Cliff; Late Registration, Kanye West; The Definitive Greatest Hits, The Reverend Al Green; Synchronicity, The Police
SEAFOOD DINNER Tom Douglas
Chef's Menu: Mom's Shrimp Dip with Potato Chips, Crab Cake Stuffed Mushrooms, Etta's Pit Roasted Salmon with Grilled Shiitake Relish, Etta's Cornbread Pudding and Dahlia Pear Tart with Caramel Sauce
Essential Products: Calphalon® Unison 3 Qt. Sauté Pan, J.A. Henckels International "Classic" 4" Paring Knife, Martha Stewart Collection Wooden French Rolling Pin
Chef's playlist: Tupelo Honey, Van Morrison; BBQ the Blues, Backyard BBQ; Ella and Louis, Elle Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong; Wide Open Spaces, Dixie Chicks; Big Night: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
BURGER BAR Marcus Samuelsson
Chef's Menu: Marc Burger Caesar Salad, Mini Kobe Sliders, Mahi Mahi Burgers, BBQ Burgers, Seasoned French Fries with Spicy Ketchup, and Adult Milkshakes
Essential Products: Emeril Stainless Steel 10-piece Cookware Set, KitchenAid® 5-Speed Blenders, Calphalon® Contemporary Non-Stick Square Grill Pan, 11"
Chef's playlist; Brazilian Lounge, Putumayo; Off the Wall, Michael Jackson; Sign ‘O' The Times, Prince; Kind of Blue, Miles Davis
MAKE-YOUR-OWN PIZZA PARTY Wolfgang Puck
Chef's Menu: Spinach Artichoke Dip, Hearts of Palm Salad with Shaved Parma Ham, 4-Cheese Pizza, Roasted Garlic & Wild Mushroom Pizza, Spicy Chicken Pizza, Sautéed Shrimp with Chardonnay-Dijon Cream Sauce, Pot de Crème
Essential Products: Wolfgang Puck 12-cup Die-Cast Food Processor with Continuous Flow System, All-Clad Stainless Steel Oval Bakers, Calphalon® 16" Classic Pizza Pan
Chef's playlist: Streets of Philadelphia (EP), Bruce Springsteen; Top Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack; Star Wars: Original Soundtrack; Chicago: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture; Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track
PERFECT PAIRINGS DINNER PARTY Andrea Robinson
Chef's Menu: Baby Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts, Mushrooms and Gouda, Seared Scallops with Thai Vanilla-Citrus Broth, Prosciutto & Sage Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Garlicky Broccoli Rabe, Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta and Assorted Cheeses
Essential Products: Lenox "Tin Can Alley" Dinnerware Collection, Martha Stewart Collection Sheesham Wood Cutting Board, Anolon Advanced Windsor Stock Pot, 7 Qt.
Chef's playlist: Just Another Band from East L.A., Los Lobos; Idlewild, Everything But the Girl; When I Look in Your Eyes, Diana Krall; Giorgia, Giorgia; John Denver's Greatest Hits, John Denver
BIRTHDAY PARTY Tim Scott
Chef's Menu: Pear & Cambazola Crostini with Balsamic Syrup, Boneless Lamb with Mushroom Crust & Leek Puree, Roasted Fingering Potato with Truffle Cheese, and Flourless Chocolate Cake
Essential Products: Michael Aram "Molten" Collection, Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Processor, Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round French Oven
Chef's playlist: Waiting for Spring, David Beniot; It's Time, Michael Buble; Rendezvous in Rio, Michael Franks; Straight and Smooth, Bobby Lyle; Got the Music, Spyro Gyra
FALL DINNER Tyler Florence
Chef's Menu: Crab & Artichoke Dip with Toast, Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Mustard Mashed Potatoes and Apple Upside Down Cake with Crunchy Oatmeal
Essential Products: Tools of the Trade Basics 4-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, Martha Stewart Collection Red Gripper Cutting Board, Calphalon® Contemporary Stainless Steel 8 Qt. Multipot
Chef's playlist: The Boy with the Arab Strap, Belle & Sebastian; Declare a New State, Submarines; Eyes Open, Snow Patrol; Oh Inverted World, The Shins
BRUNCH Gale Gand
Chef's Menu: Champagne and Pomegranate and Cranberry, Baked Eggs in Ham Cups, Almond Ciabatta French Toast, Strata with Variations, Quick Apple Streusel Coffee Cake, and Fresh Fruit Salad
Essential Products: Martha Stewart Collection Harvest Bowls, Marc Jacobs Waterford "David" Scarlet Dinnerware Collection, Fiesta® Gusto Bowl
Chef's playlist; The Essentials Simon & Garfunkel, Simon & Garfunkel
DESSERT PARTY Macy's Culinary Council chefs
Chef's Menu: Cardamom Coconut Cookies, Gingerbread Cookies, Granny Smith Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust, Caramel Macadamia Nut Crunch, Peanutters, Warm Chocolate Torte, Frango Lollipops, White Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding, Skillet Fruit Crisps, Arborio Rice Pudding with Run-Raisin Mascarpone, Mini Shortbread Buttons, Mascarpone Peanut Brownie, Double Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispy Treats, Panna Cotta with Yuzu Gelee
Essential Products: Martha Stewart Whiteware Serveware Collection, Anolon SureGrip Bakeware, Martha Stewart Collection Cake Stand
About Feeding America
Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity with a mission to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and to engage the country in the fight to end hunger. Each year, the Feeding America network provides food assistance to more than 25 million low-income people facing hunger in the United States, including more than 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors. The Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks serves all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Feeding America network secures and distributes more than 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually.
The Feeding America network supports approximately 63,000 local charitable agencies that distribute food directly to Americans in need. Those agencies operate more than 70,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, Kids Cafes and BackPack Programs.
Macy's Culinary Council
Macy's has a number of culinary initiatives that impact the way customers shop, cook and eat at home including the Macy's Culinary Council, a national culinary authority comprised of 15 of the nation's top chefs. The council includes culinary masters Govind Armstrong, Rick Bayless, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Todd English, Tyler Florence, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Andrea Robinson, Marcus Samuelsson, Nancy Silverton, Tim Scott, Ming Tsai and Takashi Yagihashi. These chefs serve as the face of Macy's housewares and food service divisions and help guide consumers in selecting the best tools of the trade. In partnership with the star-studded council, Macy's has been reinterpreting and reenergizing the casual dining experience with their "fresh food fast" quick service, celebrity chef, in-store restaurants across the country such as Frontera Fresca, Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi and Marcus Samuelsson's Marc Burger. Customers can access the Macy's Culinary Council online by visiting www.macys.com/culinarycouncil for the latest recipes, tips and events.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy's media materials, images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.
Martha Stewart and Macy's Culinary Council "Come Together" To Offer Up Themed Dinner Party Recipes
www.macys.com/cometogether Is Your One-Stop Online Destination For Hosting And Planning A Delectable And Entertaining Dinner
NEW YORK – August 2009 – Master chefs and an entertaining empress come together to serve up dinner party themes, recipe ideas, product suggestions and the perfect accompanying playlists to help America host inspired dinners this fall. As people gather around the dinner table to help fight domestic hunger for Macy's "Come Together" campaign, Martha Stewart and Macy's Culinary Council, made up of 15 nationally recognized chefs - Govind Armstrong, Rick Bayless, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Todd English, Tyler Florence, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Andrea Robinson, Marcus Samuelsson, Nancy Silverton, Tim Scott, Ming Tsai and Takashi Yagihashi - will offer culinary advice and great menus to get the parties started. Available online at Macy's one-stop party destination, www.macys.com/cometogether, below is a brief taste of the content available to host charity parties nationwide.
Martha Stewart
Martha's Menu: Watercress-Cauliflower Soup, Sage and Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Braised Fennel and White Beans, and Pears with Maple Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Essential Products: Martha Stewart Collection 7.5" Walnut Acrylic Salt and Pepper Mill, Martha Stewart Collection "Maidenhair Fern" 4-Piece Place Setting, Martha Stewart Collection Stainless Steel Soft Grip Ladle
Macy's Culinary Council
ASIAN - JAPANESE Takashi Yagihashi
Chef's Menu: Spring Rolls, Bad Hair Day Shrimp and Sukiyaki Bowl, and Panna Cotta with Yuzu Gelee
Essential Products: Oster Stainless Steel Rice Cooker, Martha Stewart Collection Contoured Handle 20-Piece Cutlery Set, Lenox "Tuscany" Classics 4-piece Stemware Sets and Accessories
Chef's playlist: The Last Waltz, The Band; The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Earth, Wind & Fire; Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi, Jimi Hendrix; Pearl, Janis Joplin; Dixie Chicken, Little Feat.
ASIAN - CHINESE Ming Tsai
Chef's Menu: Asian Sloppy Joes, Pork and Shrimp Potstickers, Mom's 3-2-1 Shrimp, and Asian Banana Split
Essential Products: The Cellar Whiteware Serveware & Accessories, Cuisinart Duet Combination Food Processor/Blender, Martha Stewart Collection Classic Damask Table Linen
Chef's playlist: Oben, Hiroshima; Moondance, Van Morrison; The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, Traffic; Kaya, Bob Marley & The Wailers; On and On, Jack Johnson
MEXICAN Rick Bayless
Chef's Menu: Mango Guacamole, Grilled Shrimp with Mexican Chimichurri Sauce, Trio of Quesadilla: Mushroom, Chorizo and Chicken, and Chocolate Tres Leches Parfait
Essential Products: The Cellar Acacia Wood Chip & Dip, Zwilling J.A. Henckels TWIN® Pro "S" Series 9-Piece Cutlery Set, OXO "Good Grips" 6-piece Kitchen Essentials Set
Chef's playlist: La Sandunga, Lila Downs; Elefante, Elefants; Grupo Fantasma, Grupo Fantasma; Mana, MTV Unplugged; Latenight Betty, Pepe & The Bottle Blondes
BBQ Cat Cora
Chef's Menu: White Cheddar & Scallion Corn Bread, Slaw, Chimichurri Cued Chicken, Pit Beans, and Coconut Custard Pie
Essential Products: Calphalon Tri-Ply Saucepan, 1 Qt., Martha Stewart Collection Wooden Spoon, 12", Tools of the Trade Basics 4-Piece Mixing Bowl Set
Chef's playlist: The Breakthrough, Mary J. Blige; We Are in Love, Harry Connick Jr.; God Bless the Child – The Very Best of Billy Holiday, Billy Holiday; Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley and the Wailers; The Very Best of Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra
CAJUN Emeril Lagasse
Chef's Menu: Sazerac Cocktail, Cajun Maque Choux, Classic Chicken Jambalaya, and Bread Pudding Soufflé with Whiskey Sauce
Essential Products: KitchenAid 4.5-Qt. Classic Stand Mixer, Martha Stewart Collection Enameled Cast Iron Cookware, Martha Stewart Collection Soft Grip Lemon Zester
Chef's playlist: Maybe in a Dream, Jeremy Davenport
ITALIAN Todd English
Chef's Menu: Minestrone with Herbed Ricotta Crostini, Roasted Beet Salad, Pasta Bolognese, White Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding
Essential Products: Mikasa "Italian Countryside" Serveware Collection, Magic Bullet Blending System, Martha Stewart Collection 10" Soft Grip Mini Whisk
Chef's playlist: Romanza, Andrea Bocelli; The Best of the Three Tenors, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti; The Sopranos: Music from the HBO Original Series; Call Me Irresponsible, Michael Buble; The Best of Zucchero: Sugar Fornaciari's Greatest Hits, Zucchero
FALL HARVEST Nancy Silverton
Chef's Menu: Creamy Corn Soup with Bacon and Cheddar Crostini, Butternut Squash Soup with Sautéed Wild rice and Pancetta, Wilted Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Oil, Classic Grilled Cheese with marinated Onions and Wholegrain Mustard, Herb Salad, and Butterscotch Budino with Caramel Sauce
Essential Products: Wusthof Gourmet 14-Piece Cutlery Set, Bella Cucina Panini Maker, Martha Stewart Collection Measuring Spoons
Chef's playlist: Bossa Per Due, Nicola Conte; In a Space Outta Mind, Nightmares on Wax; III, Stanton Moore; Right Turn on Blue, The Jimmy McGriff and Han Crawford Quartet; The Virginian, Neko Case & Her Boyfriend
DRESSY COCKTAIL PARTY Govind Armstrong
Chef's Menu: Table 8 Sangria, White Bean Hummus, Grilled Endive/Serrano ham, Smashed Spuds/Sliced Beef, Fried Olives, Warm Boucheron with Avocado, and Chocolate Shortcake with Minted Strawberries
Essential Products: OXO "Good Grips" Slotted Spoon, Infinite Circulon 2 Qt. Straining Saucepan, Martha Stewart Collection 11" x 17" Jelly Roll Pan
Chef's playlist: The Mirror Conspiracy, Thievery Corporation; The Harder They Come, Jimmy Cliff; Late Registration, Kanye West; The Definitive Greatest Hits, The Reverend Al Green; Synchronicity, The Police
SEAFOOD DINNER Tom Douglas
Chef's Menu: Mom's Shrimp Dip with Potato Chips, Crab Cake Stuffed Mushrooms, Etta's Pit Roasted Salmon with Grilled Shiitake Relish, Etta's Cornbread Pudding and Dahlia Pear Tart with Caramel Sauce
Essential Products: Calphalon® Unison 3 Qt. Sauté Pan, J.A. Henckels International "Classic" 4" Paring Knife, Martha Stewart Collection Wooden French Rolling Pin
Chef's playlist: Tupelo Honey, Van Morrison; BBQ the Blues, Backyard BBQ; Ella and Louis, Elle Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong; Wide Open Spaces, Dixie Chicks; Big Night: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
BURGER BAR Marcus Samuelsson
Chef's Menu: Marc Burger Caesar Salad, Mini Kobe Sliders, Mahi Mahi Burgers, BBQ Burgers, Seasoned French Fries with Spicy Ketchup, and Adult Milkshakes
Essential Products: Emeril Stainless Steel 10-piece Cookware Set, KitchenAid® 5-Speed Blenders, Calphalon® Contemporary Non-Stick Square Grill Pan, 11"
Chef's playlist; Brazilian Lounge, Putumayo; Off the Wall, Michael Jackson; Sign ‘O' The Times, Prince; Kind of Blue, Miles Davis
MAKE-YOUR-OWN PIZZA PARTY Wolfgang Puck
Chef's Menu: Spinach Artichoke Dip, Hearts of Palm Salad with Shaved Parma Ham, 4-Cheese Pizza, Roasted Garlic & Wild Mushroom Pizza, Spicy Chicken Pizza, Sautéed Shrimp with Chardonnay-Dijon Cream Sauce, Pot de Crème
Essential Products: Wolfgang Puck 12-cup Die-Cast Food Processor with Continuous Flow System, All-Clad Stainless Steel Oval Bakers, Calphalon® 16" Classic Pizza Pan
Chef's playlist: Streets of Philadelphia (EP), Bruce Springsteen; Top Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack; Star Wars: Original Soundtrack; Chicago: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture; Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track
PERFECT PAIRINGS DINNER PARTY Andrea Robinson
Chef's Menu: Baby Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts, Mushrooms and Gouda, Seared Scallops with Thai Vanilla-Citrus Broth, Prosciutto & Sage Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Garlicky Broccoli Rabe, Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta and Assorted Cheeses
Essential Products: Lenox "Tin Can Alley" Dinnerware Collection, Martha Stewart Collection Sheesham Wood Cutting Board, Anolon Advanced Windsor Stock Pot, 7 Qt.
Chef's playlist: Just Another Band from East L.A., Los Lobos; Idlewild, Everything But the Girl; When I Look in Your Eyes, Diana Krall; Giorgia, Giorgia; John Denver's Greatest Hits, John Denver
BIRTHDAY PARTY Tim Scott
Chef's Menu: Pear & Cambazola Crostini with Balsamic Syrup, Boneless Lamb with Mushroom Crust & Leek Puree, Roasted Fingering Potato with Truffle Cheese, and Flourless Chocolate Cake
Essential Products: Michael Aram "Molten" Collection, Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Processor, Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Round French Oven
Chef's playlist: Waiting for Spring, David Beniot; It's Time, Michael Buble; Rendezvous in Rio, Michael Franks; Straight and Smooth, Bobby Lyle; Got the Music, Spyro Gyra
FALL DINNER Tyler Florence
Chef's Menu: Crab & Artichoke Dip with Toast, Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Mustard Mashed Potatoes and Apple Upside Down Cake with Crunchy Oatmeal
Essential Products: Tools of the Trade Basics 4-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, Martha Stewart Collection Red Gripper Cutting Board, Calphalon® Contemporary Stainless Steel 8 Qt. Multipot
Chef's playlist: The Boy with the Arab Strap, Belle & Sebastian; Declare a New State, Submarines; Eyes Open, Snow Patrol; Oh Inverted World, The Shins
BRUNCH Gale Gand
Chef's Menu: Champagne and Pomegranate and Cranberry, Baked Eggs in Ham Cups, Almond Ciabatta French Toast, Strata with Variations, Quick Apple Streusel Coffee Cake, and Fresh Fruit Salad
Essential Products: Martha Stewart Collection Harvest Bowls, Marc Jacobs Waterford "David" Scarlet Dinnerware Collection, Fiesta® Gusto Bowl
Chef's playlist; The Essentials Simon & Garfunkel, Simon & Garfunkel
DESSERT PARTY Macy's Culinary Council chefs
Chef's Menu: Cardamom Coconut Cookies, Gingerbread Cookies, Granny Smith Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust, Caramel Macadamia Nut Crunch, Peanutters, Warm Chocolate Torte, Frango Lollipops, White Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding, Skillet Fruit Crisps, Arborio Rice Pudding with Run-Raisin Mascarpone, Mini Shortbread Buttons, Mascarpone Peanut Brownie, Double Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispy Treats, Panna Cotta with Yuzu Gelee
Essential Products: Martha Stewart Whiteware Serveware Collection, Anolon SureGrip Bakeware, Martha Stewart Collection Cake Stand
About Feeding America
Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity with a mission to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and to engage the country in the fight to end hunger. Each year, the Feeding America network provides food assistance to more than 25 million low-income people facing hunger in the United States, including more than 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors. The Feeding America network of more than 200 food banks serves all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Feeding America network secures and distributes more than 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually.
The Feeding America network supports approximately 63,000 local charitable agencies that distribute food directly to Americans in need. Those agencies operate more than 70,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, Kids Cafes and BackPack Programs.
Macy's Culinary Council
Macy's has a number of culinary initiatives that impact the way customers shop, cook and eat at home including the Macy's Culinary Council, a national culinary authority comprised of 15 of the nation's top chefs. The council includes culinary masters Govind Armstrong, Rick Bayless, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Todd English, Tyler Florence, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Andrea Robinson, Marcus Samuelsson, Nancy Silverton, Tim Scott, Ming Tsai and Takashi Yagihashi. These chefs serve as the face of Macy's housewares and food service divisions and help guide consumers in selecting the best tools of the trade. In partnership with the star-studded council, Macy's has been reinterpreting and reenergizing the casual dining experience with their "fresh food fast" quick service, celebrity chef, in-store restaurants across the country such as Frontera Fresca, Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi and Marcus Samuelsson's Marc Burger. Customers can access the Macy's Culinary Council online by visiting www.macys.com/culinarycouncil for the latest recipes, tips and events.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy's media materials, images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.